Experimental and numerical study of containership responses in severe head seas

Stochastic procedures for extreme wave load predictions – Wave bending moment in ships

“…This behaviour was also noted in Ref. [17] in both the numerical and experimental results. This is, as stated in Ref.…”

“…This is, as stated in Ref. [17], an important observation as container ships usually have a large hogging still water bending moment. The critical wave episode shown in Fig.…”

“…Among the conclusions reached in Ref. [17] is that hull flexibility may increase both the sagging and hogging wave bending moment significantly in severe irregular sea states. Thus, hull flexibility is a matter of concern.…”

“…[16,17]. In [16] a three-dimensional potential flow formulation is coupled with a finite element structural model of the hull.…”

“…[17]. The numerical model is a non-linear strip theory taking into account the pile-up of water in connecting momentum slamming in the fore part of the ship.…”